1950 DODGE

1950 DODGE

Model Designations:

Dodge, Wayfarer, Series D-33, 6 Cylinder

Dodge, Meadowbrook, Series D-34, 6 Cylinder

Dodge, Coronet, Series D-34, 6 Cylinder

Wayfarer Series, D-33

2 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger

Factory Price: $1,738; Shipping Weight: 3,200 Pounds; Production Total: 65,000

2 Door Coupe, 3 Passenger

Factory Price: $1,611; Shipping Weight: 3,095 Pounds; Production Total: 7,500

2 Door Roadster, 3 Passenger

Factory Price: $1,727; Shipping Weight: 3,190 Pounds; Production Total: 2,903

Meadowbrook Series, D-34

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $1,848; Shipping Weight: 3,395 Pounds; Production Total: 221,791*

* Includes Coronet 4 Door Sedan Production

Coronet Series, D-34

4 Door Sedan, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $1,927; Shipping Weight: 3,405 Pounds; Production Total: 221,791*

2 Door Coupe, 6 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,012; Shipping Weight: 3,410 Pounds; Production Total: 38,502

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $2,223; Shipping Weight: 3,515 Pounds; Production Total: 3,600

2 Door Convertible Coupe, 5 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,329; Shipping Weight: 3,590 Pounds; Production Total: 1,800

4 Door Station Wagon, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $2,865; Shipping Weight: 3,850 Pounds; Production Total: 600

4 Door Metal Station Wagon, 6 Passenger

Base Price: $2,865; Shipping Weight: 3,726 Pounds; Production Total: 100

4 Door Sedan, 7 Passenger,

Base Price: $2,617; Shipping Weight: 4,045 Pounds; Production Total: 1,300

* Includes Meadowbrook 4 Door Sedan Production

1950 DODGE

General Specifications:

Wheelbase:

Wayfarer: 115"

Coronet & Meadowbrook: 123-1/2"

Engine Bore & Stroke: 3-1/4" X 4-5/8"

Engine Displacement: 230.2 Cu. In.

Compression Ratio: 6.7:1

Taxable Horsepower: 25.35

Horsepower: 103 @ 3,600 RPM

Torque: 190 Ft Lbs @ 1,200 RPM

Normal Oil Pressure: 40 PSI

Rear Axle Ratio: N/A

Tire Size: Wayfarer: 6.70 X 15", Pressures: 24 Front & 24 Rear

Coronet & Meadowbrook: 7.10 X 15", Pressures: 24 Front & 24 Rear

1950 DODGE

Tune Up Specifications

Spark Plug Type: Auto-Lite AR8, Champion J-8, J-11, or Equivalent

Spark Plug: Gap .035;

Point Gap: .020

Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4

Ignition Timing: TDC, on Vibration Damper

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 475 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 475 RPM

Cylinder Head Torque: 70 Ft Lbs

Compression Pressure @ Cranking Speed: 120 Minimum

Valve Specifications

Tappet Clearance, Running Hot: Intake .008; Exhaust .010

Clearance for Timing: Intake: .014

Valve Seat Angle: Intake 45 degrees

Valve Timing: Intake Opens 8 Degrees Before Top Dead Center

Exhaust Closes 7 degrees After Top Dead Center

Valve Spring Pressure: 40 Lbs @ 1-3/4 inches

Valve Stem Clearance: Intake .002

Exhaust .003

Piston & Ring Data

Piston Removal: From Above

Fitting Pistons with Spring Scale:

Shim Thickness: .002"

Pounds Pull on Scale: 5 to 7

Ring End Gap (Minimum):

Compression Ring: .007

Oil Ring: .007

Clearance in Groove:

Compression:

Top Ring: .0025"-.004"

Second Ring: .002'-.0035"

Oil Control Ring: .001-.0025

Wrist Pin Diameter: .8591"-.8593"

Engine Bearing Data

Rod Journal Diameter: 2.0615-2.0625 Inches

Rod Bearing Clearance: .0005-.0015 inches

Rod End Play: .006-.011 inches

Rod Bolt Tension: 45-50 Lbs. Ft.

Main Bearing Journal Diameter: 2.249"-2.500"

Main Bearing Clearance: .0005 -.0015 inch

Crankshaft End Play: .003-.007 Inch

Main Bolt Tension: 80-85 Lbs. Ft.

Capacities

Cooling System:

Without Heater: 15 Quarts

With Heater: 16 Quarts

Fuel Tank: 17 Gallons;

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts;

Manual Transmission: 2-3/4 Pints

Rear Axle: 3-1/4 Pints

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, D34

Distributor #1GS-4207B-1

Rotation: Clockwise

Cam Angle: 39 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .020"

Condenser Capacity: .25-.28 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 450 RPM

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 1,425 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 5-1/2" Vacuum

Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum

Auto-Lite Distributor Specifications, D33

Distributor #1AP-4103A-1

Rotation: Clockwise

Cam Angle: 39 Degrees

Breaker Point Opening: .020"

Condenser Capacity: .25-.28 Mfds

Breaker Arm Spring Tension: 17-20 Ounces

Centrifugal Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 450 RPM

Full Advance: 10 Degrees @ 1,425 RPM

Vacuum Advance Data:

Advance Starts: 1 Degree @ 5-1/2" Vacuum

Full Advance: 8 Degrees @ 14" Vacuum

Starting Motor Specifications

Part #MCH-6101

Brush Spring Tension: 42-53 Ounces

No Load Test: 65 Amperes, 5.0 Volts @ 4,300 RPM

Lock Test: 335 Amperes, 2.0 Volts @ 6.0 Ft Lbs Torque

Auto-Lite Generator & Regulator Specifications

Generator #GGW-6001A; #GGW-6001D; GGW-6001J; & GGW-6001L

Generator Output: 45 Amperes @ 2,125 RPM

Brush Spring Tension: 35-53 Ounces

Field Current @ 5 or 10 Volts: 1.3 to 1.5 Amperes

Regulator #VBE-6001A

Cutout Relay:

Voltage to Close Points: 6.5 Volts

Reverse Current to Open Points: 4 - 6 Amperes

Armature Air Gap: .031"

Voltage Regulator Setting: 7.3 Volts

Current Regulator Setting: 45 Amperes

Current & Voltage Armature Air Gap: .048"

Carter Carburetor Specifications

Model BB

Part #D6M1

Float Level: 5/64"

Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns to Open

Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 22

Model BB

Part #D6P1

Float Level: 5/64"

Idle Screw Setting: 1/2 to 1-1/2 Turns to Open

Pump Adjustment Using Gauge T109-117S: 22

Stromberg Carburetor Specifications

Carburetor Model: BSVD 3-93

Float Level: 5/8"

No further information is available.

Fuel Pump Data:

Pump Model: BQ

Maximum Pressure: 4-1/4 PSI

Dash Gauge Manufacturer:

Gasoline: Auto-Lite

Temperature: Auto-Lite

Oil Pressure: Auto-Lite

Ammeter: Auto-Lite

Beginning Engine Numbers:

All Models: D34-1001

Beginning Serial Numbers:

Model D33: 37060101 Detroit, Michigan

48502001 Los Angeles, California

48004001 San Leandro, California

Model D34: 31420001 Detroit, Michigan

45505001 Los Angeles, California

45064001 San Leandro, California

Brake Specifications, Model D33:

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:

Length: Front 21"; Rear: 18-1/2"

Width: 2"

Thickness: .200"

Brake Shoe Clearance: .006"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear: 1-1/8"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1-1/8"

Pedal Free Play: 5/16"

Brake Specifications, Model D34:

Lining Dimensions/Wheel in Inches:

Length: Front 23"; Rear: 20.3"

Width: 2"

Thickness: .200"

Brake Shoe Clearance: .006"

Wheel Cylinder Bore:

Front: 1-1/8"

Rear: 1-1/8"

Master Cylinder Bore: 1-1/8"

Pedal Free Play: 5/16"

Wheel Alignment Specifications

Caster: 0

Camber: +3/8

Toe In; 0 - 1/16 inches

Toe Out on Turns:

Outer Wheel: 20 Degrees

Inner Wheel: 20-1/2 to 22-1/2 Degrees

Kingpin Angle: 5 to 6-1/2 Degrees

Rear Axle Data

Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash: .006-.010 inch

Drive Pinion Adjustment: Shims

Drive Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Shims

Axle Shaft End Play: .003-.008 inch

Popular Options

Radio, Heater, Electric Clock, Turn Signals, Gyromatic Transmission, White Sidewalll Tires.

Promotional Model Cars Produced:

Metal: 4 Door Sedan

1950 Dodge Colors & Codes

501 Black 505 LaPlata Blue

506 Dominion Blue 520 Island Green

521 Hunter Green 522 Gypsy Green Symphony

535 Granite Gray 536 French Gray

545 Nassau Beige 546 Burma Tan Poly

560 Monarch Maroon 561 Cadet Red

562 Air Cruiser Red 565 Victoria Ivory

1950 Dodge Historical Data

The 1950 Dodges were introduced on January 4, 1950.

Total 1950 Dodge Production was 350,000.